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Australia Sends Delegation to EAVE's Ties That Bind
Australia has dispatched its inaugural delegation of Asian‑Australian filmmakers to the EAVE‑run Ties That Bind program in Udine, Italy, aiming to forge new co‑production links across Europe and Asia.
Wim Wenders Presents Yakusho Koji at Far East Festival
At the 28th Far East Film Festival in Udine, Wim Wenders presented veteran actor Yakusho Koji with the Golden Mulberry Lifetime Achievement Award, lauding his documentary‑style performance in the Cann
German Agency Calls for Evidence on Jügler’s GDR Novel
German author Matthias Jügler’s debut novel Mayfly Season, a lyrical tale of fly‑fishing and hidden GDR family trauma, sparked official scrutiny as government agencies demanded evidence and warned the
Still-Photo Wozzeck Stuns at Royal Festival Hall
A one-off performance of Berg's Wozzeck at the Royal Festival Hall, part of the Southbank's Multitudes festival, paired Ilya Shagalov's still-photo video art with the London Philharmonic under Edward
Brett Bailey Delivers Surreal Satanic Road Trip
Christopher Brett Bailey gave a live, unaccompanied reading of his 2023 surreal novella, portraying a devil‑filled road trip with vivid, grotesque imagery and a performance that ran 15 minutes over sc
Madonna Spanks Abbey Owner, Debuts New Single
Madonna made a surprise 30-minute appearance at West Hollywood's The Abbey nightclub, debuting new single "I Feel So Free" from upcoming album "Confessions II," spanking the venue's owner on his birth
Adjoa Andoh Highlights Inclusive Casting at Folger Residency
During a week‑long residency at Washington’s Folger Shakespeare Library, actress and director Adjoa Andoh used her platform to champion inclusive casting, critique DEI rollbacks, and spotlight the pol
41st Guadalajara Fest: 'The Red Hangar' Sweeps Awards
At the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival, Chilean debut 'The Red Hangar' swept the Ibero‑American competition, while the event also highlighted regional cooperation, genre film growth, and new distributi
Jon Batiste Shares Playlist, Announces London Shows
Jon Batiste unveiled a candid playlist revealing his musical roots, favorite tracks, and personal milestones, while also promoting his upcoming World festival residency at Koko in London this June.
Ron Leshem Announces Golden Age of Global Drama
Amid headlines about Middle‑East flashpoints, Ron Leshem used his Canneseries masterclass to declare today the golden age of global drama. The Oscar‑nominated writer‑creator, now running Crossing Ocea
Michael Jackson Biopic $165M Opening, $200M Budget
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, the costliest music film ever at $200 million, is set to debut with a $165 million three‑day opening, underscoring Hollywood’s shift toward high‑budget, fan‑servic
Ukraine's Killhouse Debuts as Drone‑Era War Thriller
Ukraine’s new war film ‘Killhouse’ blends real combat drone footage with a dramatized rescue mission, showcasing modern battlefield tech and a patriotic narrative that resonates with domestic audience
Wilson’s 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone' Revived on Broadway
August Wilson’s 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone' returns to Broadway in a powerful revival starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer, exploring Black identity, trauma, and resilience in 1911 Pi
Devil Wears Prada 2 Director Wanted Grenier Cameo
Director David Frankel revealed he wanted to 'sneak' Adrian Grenier into The Devil Wears Prada 2 for a surprise Nate cameo, but production scheduling made it impossible ahead of the May 1 premiere.
Seth MacFarlane Eyes Ted Movie, Season 3 for Peacock
Seth MacFarlane told Deadline Contenders TV that a Ted feature film and a third season of the live-action series are both possibilities for Peacock, while an animated Ted spinoff nears completion.
Mother Mary Debuts Amid Criticism of Fake Pop Films
Hollywood’s newest music drama, Mother Mary, joins a string of fictional pop‑star films that feel more like fantasy than reality. Even with real stars like the Weeknd and Charli xcx, these movies—rang
Disney+ Debuts Wonder Man Series From Joke Pitch
Disney+ is debuting the eight‑part Wonder Man series, a Marvel‑adjacent show born from a joke pitch about Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery that recently survived production hurdles including the Hollywo
Riz Ahmed’s Bait Shoplifting Scandal Fuels Prime Video
Riz Ahmed turned a personal scandal—being banned for shoplifting amid a Star Wars leak—into the semi‑autobiographical Prime Video series Bait, starring his alter‑ego Shah Latif. The show blends surrea
Spider-Noir Is 70% Bogart, 30% Bugs Bunny, Say Lord & Miller
Executive producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller revealed at Deadline Contenders TV that MGM+ and Prime Video's live-action Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage, is pitched as '70% Humphrey Bogart and 30%
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Debuts July 23
Paramount+ announced that the fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will debut on July 23, releasing weekly episodes through late September, accompanied by a new teaser unveiled at Mexico’s C
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